Cost Estimators Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $67,430 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $32.42
10th percentile $49,660
90th percentile $141,540
Employed locally 130
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,660
    25th
    $62,630
    50th (median)
    $67,430
    75th
    $85,580
    90th
    $141,540

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 70% Median Cost Estimators salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cost Estimators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $106,590
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $104,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,030
    Massachusetts $102,680
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $101,910
    Worcester, MA $98,550

    Nearby metros — Cost Estimators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,030
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $80,170
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $79,800
    Kankakee, IL $79,670
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $78,430
    Yakima, WA $78,340

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $81,680
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $90,780
    Project Management Specialists $104,040
    Human Resources Specialists $72,350
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $78,710
    Compliance Officers $84,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Anchorage, AK is $32.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.57 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Anchorage, AK is 12.5% below the national median of $77,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cost Estimators in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $49,660 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,630.